Dragon, the Ups Guy

Dragon! Dragon! … He’s in the air… There’s trouble on the way.
Duck your head, and keep on running… He’s the UPS Guy, today!
Now, Federal laws may be broken, as a few packages: well… go up in smoke!
But at least he won’t be bitten, as dogs tend to run, at what he… can evoke.

If they get too testy: Remember! He brings, a bottle of barbecue sauce, Hugh!
Though, I doubt this job will last…as he decides, to hoard a package or two.
After all, curiosity killed the cat, and Dragons get… mighty… curious, too.
He’s serious: The mail MUST get thru! But, to open them, another payment’s due.

If you want your package, be prepared to trade it for a shiny bobble or two.
The Trolls have taught him rather well, and he’s clever, this Dragon… so true.
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night: can stop him on his highborn… quest.
Just know, Dragons squelch competition: He’ll be: smoking mailmen, you can bet!

Mailmen and FedEx, need look out, for getting there: will put him on the top.
He can get there faster, and better, by flying straight without, even, a single, stop.
Thank God, he‘s young, having trouble with directions, or your job, would be gone!
Yea, he’ll swish right into your yard, though it’s a shame about that shrub! Oh! Darn!

If you don’t get your package, or if it tends to go up in a puff of, burning, smoke. 
Just don’t worry, no, not at all! For you, with your camera… He will freely pose!
The fancy cape is there to remind you… That as The New, Illustrious U.P.S. Guy…
He’s the next Great Super Hero: as soon as he learns to, stop falling, from the sky.

Dragon would have made it, if the Federal Government hadn’t, come on thru!
He had to give it up, because at two years old, The Union wouldn’t sanction to: 
Give him, in the end, an itty, bitty napytime… Really!… Honest!… That was true!
But don’t worry; he’ll be ready to serve you… in just, one more year, or two! 

In Memory of Robert Scollay: A Great UPS guy and friend.  Died Dec 2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Scars Avatar
August 7, 2016 at 7:08 PM
Carol, congrats on your placement with this wonderful poem :)-luloo
Canerdy Avatar
August 7, 2016 at 6:40 PM
A 7 for this entertaining WINNING poem, Carol! Janice
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August 7, 2016 at 10:44 AM
Exciting read...enjoyed it! :D Congrats on your win.
Smith Avatar
August 7, 2016 at 8:43 AM
Well done Carol. My Ups guy "Moose" in the heat of summer, would wear his swimsuit under his shorts so he could take a very quick dip in our pool to cool off and be on his way in 5 min. Never saw anybody move that fast. Congratulations Carol...
Poteet Avatar
August 7, 2016 at 9:46 PM
I'd like to read a poem on that one, Charlie.
Haight Avatar
August 6, 2016 at 11:21 AM
Wonderful story, Carol. Congratulations on your podium win in this Premiere Contest. Hugs, Sandra
Lamoureux Avatar
August 6, 2016 at 9:47 AM
I so enjoy your writing. Congrats!
Allison Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 10:09 AM
another fine dragon write - many congrats Caol hugs jan xx
Kayode Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 9:04 AM
Congrats on your big win and have a lovely Weekend Carol...huggs
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January 2, 2015 at 10:25 PM
Carol, Congratulations! Thank you for supporting one of the MANY contest I held last year. I enjoyed reading every entry in this very odd contest OF MINE:):):). Stop by my latest blog "BLINDFOLDED" if you'd like or have the time. Always & Forever *LINDA*
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November 27, 2013 at 12:44 AM
Carol , Thank you for spreading and sharing your kindness. You know me I’ will always enjoy stopping by with love and support, no matter if I do not Understand what I am reading at times. I am very grateful and thankful to all who have been supportive of me one way or another. Your heartfelt words are the main attraction of who you are… Thanks for your inspiring visit. ----- Happy Thanksgiving ~ LINDA
Duncan Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 1:54 PM
I do love your Dragon Tales ;}
Hill Avatar
September 14, 2013 at 7:26 AM
Hahaha Believe it or not I wear brown 5 days a week.....and I carry pepper spray for the mean dogs. I have been bitten 5 times.
Kearley Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 1:59 PM
Ha-ha... Carol, you brought me a smile with this fine write! :o) Thanks for stopping by with your kind comments a couple days ago. Nice to see you back again. :-)
Andresen Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 1:31 PM
.... lol...always nice to read .... and as always in trouble .... but that's what we learn from... - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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